The Mallorytown Glassworks Permanent Exhibit

The Thousand Islands River Heritage Society and the Mallory Coach House Museum team have meticulously curated a permanent exhibit honouring the legacy of Amasa Mallory and the Mallorytown Glassworks — the first glassworks in Canada (1839-40). The exhibit immerses visitors in a room that tells a story: from the sandstone-style floor to custom red-oak and glass display cases, and lighting that enhances the glass’s beauty. Highlights include a full-wall mural of the glassworks' rediscovery in 1954, original Mallorytown glass, reproductions, tools and preserved newspaper articles. This tribute conserves memories of the glassmaking process and the rediscovery of Mallory’s buried history, while fostering local pride and boosting tourism.